Girl Quote by Catherynne M. Valente
“We like the wrong sorts of girls, they wrote. They are usually the ones worth writing about.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, 2016
We are often attracted to people who are unconventional or flawed, and those are the stories that resonate most.
In simple terms: We like unconventional girls; they make compelling stories.
Embrace authenticity over conformity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- friendship
- creative collaborations
- personal growth
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to unconventional people?
- How do you balance idealization with reality?
Attraction to the "wrong" can lead to unhealthy patterns.